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Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Honorable Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader, Honorable Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader, and Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Blunt Rochester, Jayapal Lead Over 100 Colleagues in Calling on Congressional Leadership Not to Strip Survival Checks from Millions of Americans Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate minority leader, and Kevin Mccarthy, House Minority Leader - Jayapal & Blunt Rochester Lead Call to Protect Survival Checks for Millions of Americans Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Sen. Coons joins push to ensure stimulus payments reach Americans experiencing homelessness Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Foster Introduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Unemployed Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Seante Minority Leader - Amidst a frigid winter & raging pandemic, Carper, Coons seek to deliver lifesaving LIHEAP utility assistance Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the United States Senate, the Hon Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives - Underwood Leads Members of Congress in Effort Urging the President, House and Senate Leadership to Include Health Care Affordability Act in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Underwood, Smith, Schrier, Castor, Kuster Introduce Legislation to Boost Vaccination Rates and Keep Families Healthy Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Urges Biden Administration to Take Swift Action on Military Hunger Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 29, 2021 Schneider Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Cuts to Hospital Payments During Covid Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Schneider Reintroduces Bill to Extend Pre-Existing Condition Protections to Our Seniors and Disabled Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 28, 2021 Duckworth Highlights Her Work for People of Illinois During the 116th Congress and the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 28, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Urging Recurring Survival Checks Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of The United States - In First Letter to Biden Administration, Underwood Urges Prioritization of Covid-19 Response, Affordable Health Care, and Maternal Health in President's Budget Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - New Democrat Coalition Urges House Leadership to Act on COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Priorities Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi. Speaker of the House, and Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader - New Democrat Coalition Urges House Leadership to Act on COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Priorities Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Schneider Announces Committee Assignments, Returning to Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 19, 2021 Underwood Introduces Legislation to Lower Health Insurance Premiums Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 15, 2021 Tweet - "USDA food boxes are a lifeline for struggling Illinois families. It is unacceptable that some rural Illinois pantries got no food boxes last round. @USDA must improve rural food box deliveries to ensure this never happens again." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2021 Rep. García Convenes Meeting with Illinois Unidos and Labor Groups for Briefing on COVID-19 Rep. Chuy Garcia
Dec. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today, millions of people will lose their unemployment benefits. It's time for President Trump to get off the golf course, end this uncertainty, and sign the bipartisan stimulus bill that passed Congress. His delay is endangering the livelihoods of families across America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020 Durbin Votes For Bipartisan COVID-19 Emergency Relief Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2020 House to Pass Covid-19 Relief, Including Bipartisan Schneider Bills Improving Health Care Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 21, 2020 United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act Rep. Danny Davis
Dec. 21, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Omnibus Provision Protecting Food Access For 8,000 Illinois Supportive Living Facility Residents Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 18, 2020 Rubio, Duckworth, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Fix Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Overpayment Issue Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 17, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Introduce Bill to Allow Illinois Senior Living Facility Residents to Continue Receiving Nutritious Meals Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2020 Tweet - "No one should have to pay back thousands of dollars they thought they were getting in good faith. I'm joining @SenDuckworth & @MarcoRubio to introduce a bipartisan bill to provide relief to workers who received overpayments of unemployment assistance." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2020 Congressman García Introduces Five Health Equity Bills Rep. Chuy Garcia
Dec. 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Reps. Kildee, Davis Lead 75 Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Craig Urges Congressional Leadership to Support Local Restaurants and Pass the RESTAURANTS Act Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Stevens Joins Bipartisan Push to Preserve Deductions for Forgiven PPP Expenses Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Duckworth Helps Introduce Bill to Provide Desperately Needed Funding for Home and Community-Based Services, Hazard Pay Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Hagedorn Supports Restoration of PPP Expenses Deductibility Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Additional Relief Checks in Next COVID-19 Package Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 7, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gonzalez and Fletcher lead bipartisan letter calling for restoring the deductibility of forgiven PPP loans to help small businesses Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Tim Ryan Urges Congressional Leadership to Include Support for Local Restaurants in COVID Relief Package Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Levin Letter to SBA: Provide Clear Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Gillibrand Urges Senate Leadership To Extend Enhanced Unemployment Benefits In Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Rosen, Cortez Masto Urge Senate Leadership to Extend Unemployment Programs in Forthcoming COVID Relief Legislation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Tweet - "If Congress does not act soon, roughly 12M Americans are going to lose access to the unemployment benefits they are relying on to get them through this pandemic on Dec. 26. @SenateDems are ready to extend these programs past the holiday season--will Republicans join us?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2020 Tweet - "If you never received the $1,200 CARES Act Economic Impact Payment, TODAY is the deadline to file to receive that payment. Find out if you are eligible here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans-- the deadline to receive stimulus checks is fast approaching. If you have not received your Economic Impact Payment, you must file a form before November 21 to receive your payment. Find out if you are eligible here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "IL runs a leading program to help 8,000 seniors & people w/disabilities access health & nutrition services in their community, rather than an institutional setting. Despite two decades of this program, the Trump Admin has tried to rip away SNAP benefits that feed these groups." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2020 "Roll Call" - Schakowsky:Democrats Won't Sacrifice Your Health And Safety For Corporate Profits Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter Demanding IRS Disseminate Crucial Information to Nearly Nine Million Low-Income Americans Regarding their $1,200 Economic Impact Payments Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 14, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Senators Collins, Reed Lead Bipartisan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Krishnamoorthi Investigates New HHS Penalties That May Strip Millions of Medicare and Medicaid Hospital Coverage Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 6, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "We Must Not Abandon Negotiations At A Time When The American People Need Help And Are Counting On Us" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Date Title Politician
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Honorable Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader, Honorable Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader, and Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Blunt Rochester, Jayapal Lead Over 100 Colleagues in Calling on Congressional Leadership Not to Strip Survival Checks from Millions of Americans Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate minority leader, and Kevin Mccarthy, House Minority Leader - Jayapal & Blunt Rochester Lead Call to Protect Survival Checks for Millions of Americans Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Sen. Coons joins push to ensure stimulus payments reach Americans experiencing homelessness Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Foster Introduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Unemployed Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Seante Minority Leader - Amidst a frigid winter & raging pandemic, Carper, Coons seek to deliver lifesaving LIHEAP utility assistance Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the United States Senate, the Hon Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives - Underwood Leads Members of Congress in Effort Urging the President, House and Senate Leadership to Include Health Care Affordability Act in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Underwood, Smith, Schrier, Castor, Kuster Introduce Legislation to Boost Vaccination Rates and Keep Families Healthy Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Urges Biden Administration to Take Swift Action on Military Hunger Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 29, 2021 Schneider Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Cuts to Hospital Payments During Covid Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Schneider Reintroduces Bill to Extend Pre-Existing Condition Protections to Our Seniors and Disabled Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 28, 2021 Duckworth Highlights Her Work for People of Illinois During the 116th Congress and the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 28, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Urging Recurring Survival Checks Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of The United States - In First Letter to Biden Administration, Underwood Urges Prioritization of Covid-19 Response, Affordable Health Care, and Maternal Health in President's Budget Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - New Democrat Coalition Urges House Leadership to Act on COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Priorities Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi. Speaker of the House, and Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader - New Democrat Coalition Urges House Leadership to Act on COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Priorities Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Schneider Announces Committee Assignments, Returning to Foreign Affairs Committee Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 19, 2021 Underwood Introduces Legislation to Lower Health Insurance Premiums Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 15, 2021 Tweet - "USDA food boxes are a lifeline for struggling Illinois families. It is unacceptable that some rural Illinois pantries got no food boxes last round. @USDA must improve rural food box deliveries to ensure this never happens again." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2021 Rep. García Convenes Meeting with Illinois Unidos and Labor Groups for Briefing on COVID-19 Rep.Chuy Garcia
Dec. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today, millions of people will lose their unemployment benefits. It's time for President Trump to get off the golf course, end this uncertainty, and sign the bipartisan stimulus bill that passed Congress. His delay is endangering the livelihoods of families across America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020 Durbin Votes For Bipartisan COVID-19 Emergency Relief Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2020 House to Pass Covid-19 Relief, Including Bipartisan Schneider Bills Improving Health Care Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 21, 2020 United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act Rep.Danny Davis
Dec. 21, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Omnibus Provision Protecting Food Access For 8,000 Illinois Supportive Living Facility Residents Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 18, 2020 Rubio, Duckworth, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Fix Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Overpayment Issue Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 17, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Introduce Bill to Allow Illinois Senior Living Facility Residents to Continue Receiving Nutritious Meals Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2020 Tweet - "No one should have to pay back thousands of dollars they thought they were getting in good faith. I'm joining @SenDuckworth & @MarcoRubio to introduce a bipartisan bill to provide relief to workers who received overpayments of unemployment assistance." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2020 Congressman García Introduces Five Health Equity Bills Rep.Chuy Garcia
Dec. 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Reps. Kildee, Davis Lead 75 Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Craig Urges Congressional Leadership to Support Local Restaurants and Pass the RESTAURANTS Act Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Stevens Joins Bipartisan Push to Preserve Deductions for Forgiven PPP Expenses Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Duckworth Helps Introduce Bill to Provide Desperately Needed Funding for Home and Community-Based Services, Hazard Pay Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Hagedorn Supports Restoration of PPP Expenses Deductibility Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Additional Relief Checks in Next COVID-19 Package Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 7, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gonzalez and Fletcher lead bipartisan letter calling for restoring the deductibility of forgiven PPP loans to help small businesses Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Tim Ryan Urges Congressional Leadership to Include Support for Local Restaurants in COVID Relief Package Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Levin Letter to SBA: Provide Clear Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Gillibrand Urges Senate Leadership To Extend Enhanced Unemployment Benefits In Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Rosen, Cortez Masto Urge Senate Leadership to Extend Unemployment Programs in Forthcoming COVID Relief Legislation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Tweet - "If Congress does not act soon, roughly 12M Americans are going to lose access to the unemployment benefits they are relying on to get them through this pandemic on Dec. 26. @SenateDems are ready to extend these programs past the holiday season--will Republicans join us?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2020 Tweet - "If you never received the $1,200 CARES Act Economic Impact Payment, TODAY is the deadline to file to receive that payment. Find out if you are eligible here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans-- the deadline to receive stimulus checks is fast approaching. If you have not received your Economic Impact Payment, you must file a form before November 21 to receive your payment. Find out if you are eligible here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "IL runs a leading program to help 8,000 seniors & people w/disabilities access health & nutrition services in their community, rather than an institutional setting. Despite two decades of this program, the Trump Admin has tried to rip away SNAP benefits that feed these groups." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2020 "Roll Call" - Schakowsky:Democrats Won't Sacrifice Your Health And Safety For Corporate Profits Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter Demanding IRS Disseminate Crucial Information to Nearly Nine Million Low-Income Americans Regarding their $1,200 Economic Impact Payments Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 14, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Senators Collins, Reed Lead Bipartisan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Krishnamoorthi Investigates New HHS Penalties That May Strip Millions of Medicare and Medicaid Hospital Coverage Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 6, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "We Must Not Abandon Negotiations At A Time When The American People Need Help And Are Counting On Us" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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